Musto Tests Louis Before Referee Stops Bout In Ninth
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis barely kept pace with Chicago challenger Tony Musto in New Orleans. Musto dwarfing Louis with crouched defense, forcing a long七 round struggle before referee Donavan halted the action in the ninth. Attendance reached 17,472 with receipts of 529,993.75. Louis cited a healing right hand and hinted at future bouts with Abe Simon and Billy Conn.
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Detroit
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New York
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Washington
Lou Noya
Septemer
Ree Heights Chosen To Replace Highmore In Big Six League
Ree Heights will replace Highmore in the Big Six League after Central South Dakota circuit officials met in Pierre. Harold Fejhaber of Highmore was elected President as his town withdrew due to a player age short.
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Hall of Fame for Golf Created with First Members
CHICAGO April 9 Bobby Jones Walter Hagen Gene Sarazen and Francis Ouimet are named as the first members of golf s new Hall of Fame Creation announced by Tom Walsh president of the PGA which will sponsor a shrine at Augusta Ga The PGA Hall of Fame committee headed by Grantland Rice O Keeler Kerr Petrie and A Linde Fowler chose the four players with sports writers to have final say on selections each year two names.
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Francis Quiroet
Tom Walsh
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O. Keeler
Atlanta Journal
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New York Herald-Tribune
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Boston Transcript
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Western League Reduced to Five Teams After Sioux City Exit
Sioux City boosters abandon bid to back a Western Baseball League franchise this summer. Frank Kahun, temporary president, said he notified J R Carter, league president, the sponsorship drive fell short of needed funds. Remaining members listed include Sioux Falls S C, Norfolk Neb, with St Louis Cubs support. Denver Pueblo Gold Cheyenne Wyo as holdovers.
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Western Baseball League
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Wyo
No Checkers Checkers Popular Pastime In 1940 Sales Surge
A 1940 report notes checkers remain a top pastime as manufacturers sell over 20 million boards in America. The figure reflects strong demand and broad appeal across regions and ages.
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America
Gate receipts rise as spring training attendance soars
In Tampa Florida on April 9 attendance at spring training games shows a sharp rise with a Tribune estimate of 173,480 fans attending Florida exhibitions this season versus 136,000 the year before. The report notes strong turnout across both major and minor league games signaling a substantial revenue surge.
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1940 Champions in ABC Friday
In St Paul April 9 the American Bowling Congress world championships attracted teams from many towns with prize money totaling 200000. Regina Saskatchewan sent two teams led by Pate Gottselig who joked about travel hardships, as leaders held through last night’s competition and doubles and singles failed to alter minor event standings. Thursday will feature further program play.
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Chicago Dackhawks
Gostig
Training Camp Briefs Stir Reds Sox and Cards
The Cincinnati Reds plan to trim to ten pitchers from twelve as Bil McKechnie reshapes the staff with Johnny Hettinga and Witt Guise among likely departures. The Chicago White Sox beat Dallas 11 innings with a hitless final two frames by Chapman's squad, while the Cardinals’ young infield powered an 11-1 win over Dallas for their tenth straight victory.
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Cincinnati Reds
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Florida Speed
Witt Guise
Ticklebaker
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Tex
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Johnny Hopp
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Steve Mesner
Jim Brown
Martin Marion
Dallas
Exhibition Baseball Scores From Various Cities
Baseball scores from spring exhibition games across multiple sites report: Boston A 3 beat Cincinnati N 4 in Louisville. Brooklyn N 5 tied New York 1 in Durham. Cleveland A 11 defeated New York NL 8 at Pulsaki. Washington A 4 beat Detroit A 2 in Charlotte. Boston Gy 7 defeated St Louis A 6 at Wichita. Philadelphia A 8 beat Pittsburgh N 7 in Clovis. St Louis IL 1 beat Dallas TL 1 in Waco. Philadelphia QN 5 beat Columbia SAL 5 in Columbia SC.
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Baer Stops Galento In 7th After Hand Injury
About 8,500 spectators paid roughly 26,000 to watch Buddy Baer defeat Tony Galento by seventh round technical knockout after Galento quit due to a claimed broken left hand. Galento sustained facial cuts and a nose bleed from early rounds as Baer used steady jabs. The boxing commission ordered Galento's purse held and an inquiry announced into the bout.
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Leighton leads high scores in cloudy bowling meet
In a cluttered score report, Leighton tops the high score with 991 and the team total 2787 for the Leighton squad. Multiple teams posted results including WIG, Mingke, Fairmonts, B. Skings, Morin Colton Co., and Socgsiy Vacuum Co. with individual pins and handicaps listed, highlighting top figures like Urquhart, Gardner, and Leighton across several lanes and matches.
Golden Pheasant League high scores and team totals
Summary of league bowling results with individual high scores and totals across teams. Berg led with a 767 series for Mividial, while Jacobsen posted a 472 in high series. Team totals show varied performances, with several squads posting strong numbers and handicaps influencing final scores.
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Champion Lew Jenkins Hits Little Rock Reunion Doubles as Fight Talk
In Little Rock Les Wolfe, longtime promoter, recounts meeting Lew Jenkins, the world lightweight champion, while Jenkins jokes about his fame. Meanwhile Jefferson School hosts volleyball tonight with Veterans CCC facing Standard Oil and Business Men against AAA, linked to preparations for a State tournament in Aberdeen.
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Hobart College names Weber captain of basketball and football
Roy A. Weber will captain next season's basketball squad at Hobart College and also serve as co-captain of the football team the same year.
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